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star thistle
noun[ C or U ]
(alsostarthistle, star-thistle)uk /ˈstɑː ˌθɪs.əl/ us /ˈstɑːr ˌθɪs.əl/
a wild plant with sharp points on the leaves and yellow or purple flowers at the end of long stems:
Invasive plant species such as star thistle have become established in the area.
Yellow star thistle flowers yield nectar over a long period during the hot summer days.
Some of these invasive plants, such as yellow starthistle and Russian knapweed, are toxic to livestock.
The yellow star-thistle is a thorny winter annual species.
The spiked leaves form a star shape, which explains why it is often called a star thistle.
Star thistle honey is sourced from bees foraging on the nectars of purple star thistle flowers.
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